Turkish goalkeeper Ahmet Eyup Turkaslan has died following the lethal earthquake that struck his house nation, his membership Yeni Malatyaspor has confirmed.
“Our goalkeeper, Ahmet Eyup Turkaslan, misplaced his life after being underneath the collapse of the earthquake. Relaxation in peace,” the membership mentioned on Twitter.
“We won’t neglect you, stunning individual,” they wrote
Başımız sağ olsun!
Kalecimiz Ahmet Eyüp Türkaslan, meydana gelen depremde göçük altında kalarak, hayatını kaybetmiştir. Allah rahmet eylesin, mekanı cennet olsun.
Seni unutmayacağız güzel insan.😢 pic.twitter.com/15yjH9Sa1H— Yeni Malatyaspor (@YMSkulubu) February 7, 2023
After becoming a member of the membership in 2021, Turkaslan, 28, performed six instances for Turkish second division membership Yeni Malatyaspo.
Following the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck near town of Gaziantep and likewise had an impact on neighbouring Syria, the goalkeeper was reported lacking on February 6. Later, his lifeless physique was found beneath the particles.
Former Chelsea and Newcastle ahead Christian Atsu can be one of many victims of the lethal quakes in Turkey. He was rescued from the rubble of a collapsed constructing.
The Ghana worldwide performs for Turkish membership Hatayspor. A membership spokesman on Monday advised Turkish media that Atsu was considered in a constructing that was introduced down by the 7.8 magnitude earthquake and aftershocks that struck southeastern Turkey and neighbouring Syria. The demise toll climbed above 7,700 and was anticipated to rise additional.
Atsu’s whereabouts and situation have been unconfirmed in a single day till the Ghana FA posted an replace on its official Twitter web site on Tuesday saying: “We’ve acquired some optimistic information that Christian Atsu has been efficiently rescued.”
Atsu was receiving remedy however the GFA didn’t give particulars of any accidents.
With AP Inputs